Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
The company's investment would include expansion of its operations with a new research and development facility. Oregon’s Strategic Investment Program would provide a property tax abatement.
Scannell Properties launches speculative project in Hillsboro
Construction is expected to start in late September on the Midwest developer's 126,000-square-foot industrial building near U.S. Route 26. Mackenzie is designing the project, and CBRE will search for a tenant.
Washington County multifamily property sells for $18.85 million
An 85-unit apartment complex in Washington County has been purchased by Oakland, California-based Crown Point Real Estate Partners. Approximately 40 percent of the units in the 48-year-old complex were renovated by the seller.
Apartment complex near Beaverton fetches $29.85M
Cedar Square Apartments, a 155-unit garden-style community near Beaverton, was built in 1980 and then gained additions and capital improvements. A joint venture purchased the property.
Beaverton’s first year-round homeless shelter on track
The shelter will include space for 60 guests, three meals per day, showers, laundry, clinic space, and supportive services available 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Housing navigation and supportive services will also be provided as well as a dedicated clinic space.
CM-GC sought for Washington County project
The firm will assist in the design phase and manage project construction – renovations of two existing buildings.
Transportation projects prioritized for Washington County
The latest Washington County Transit Development Plan was approved by the county on Tuesday.
Metro-area affordable housing project under way
Crews have broken ground on Terrace Glen Apartments, a 144-unit complex, in Washington County.
Affordable housing development discussion on tap
The Portland City Council is slated to take up on Thursday an implementation plan for the Equitable Housing Strategy involving the planned Southwest Corridor light-rail line.
Racism looms in debate over tax hike to fund affordable housing
A City Club of Portland debate on Metro’s $652.8 million affordable housing ballot measure quickly grew tense Friday with an attendee’s question that confronted two panelists with accusations of privilege and racism.
In pursuit of seismic readiness and more
An effective solution has been chosen to improve a public building in Hillsboro – one of four projects planned by Washington County.
VIDEO: County carries out seismic work
Washington County is currently carrying out a $30 million seismic retrofit and renovation of its Charles Cameron Public Services Building in downtown Hillsboro
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